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Blue · Petrol · 2012 · 1,390 cc

LB12 XBZMOT history

LB12 XBZ is a blue petrol Volkswagen Golf first used on 20 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 72,823 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
72,823 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,923 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
LB12 XBZ
Registration format
Current format (from 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Golf
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,390 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
20 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

LB12 XBZ was last recorded at 72,823 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 4,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
68,587 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,236 miles
Average per year
3,923 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 72,823 miles
  • 2025 – 68,587 miles
  • 2024 – 65,301 miles
  • 2023 – 59,403 miles
  • 2022 – 52,108 miles
  • 2021 – 47,017 miles
  • 2020 – 42,960 miles
  • 2019 – 37,654 miles
  • 2018 – 34,708 miles
  • 2017 – 33,031 miles
  • 2016 – 31,785 miles
  • 2015 – 29,287 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass72,823 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 13 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass72,823 miles (+4,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    72,823 miles
    Test number
    724860285123
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass68,587 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    250166962557
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Fail68,587 miles (+3,286)1 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,587 miles
    Test number
    261646302987
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass65,301 miles (+5,898)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    65,301 miles
    Test number
    422803610842
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing small cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass59,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    552479516040
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  6. Fail59,403 miles (+7,295)1 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,403 miles
    Test number
    429430652647
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55R16 91V (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Side repeater flashing more than 120 times a minute in mirror unit. (4.4.4 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BALD (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,108 miles (+5,091)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    52,108 miles
    Test number
    468817810524
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  8. Pass47,017 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    169947176839
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to central belt

  9. Fail47,017 miles (+4,057)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,017 miles
    Test number
    348470209625
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working on mirror unit. (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt to central belt
    • AdvisoryWipers

  10. Pass42,960 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    574822818047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail42,960 miles (+5,306)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    329202802143
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass37,654 miles (+2,946)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    37,654 miles
    Test number
    971273581803

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass34,708 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    532423318245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail34,708 miles (+1,677)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,708 miles
    Test number
    188845948339
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass33,031 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    866926844865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail33,031 miles (+1,246)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,031 miles
    Test number
    813324981717
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass31,785 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    31,785 miles
    Test number
    804230977419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail31,785 miles (+2,498)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,785 miles
    Test number
    870594942473
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass29,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    167065795187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail29,287 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,287 miles
    Test number
    905314695107
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about LB12 XBZ

Does LB12 XBZ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on LB12 XBZ is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on LB12 XBZ?
The MOT on LB12 XBZ is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has LB12 XBZ done?
LB12 XBZ was recorded at 72,823 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 3,923 miles a year.
Has LB12 XBZ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. LB12 XBZ has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on LB12 XBZ ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on LB12 XBZ find?
LB12 XBZ passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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